Bank Mental Health Nurse

Practice Plus Group Holdings Limited; Leyland; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Leyland is seeking a Bank Mental Health Nurse to work within a multi-disciplinary team. You will perform comprehensive assessments and develop treatment options for patients with complex mental health needs. The ideal candidate will have NMC registration and experience in psychosocial interventions. Support for professional development and a competitive hourly rate are offered.

Benefits

Discounts on shopping and leisure activities

24/7 employee assistance helpline

Support for professional development

Qualifications

• NMC Registered Mental Health Nurse required.
• Experience working with patients with complex mental health conditions.
• Evidence of Continued Professional Development.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments.
• Develop and review care plans.
• Monitor therapeutic responses to medications.

Skills

Teamwork

Clinical risk assessment

Psychosocial interventions

Patient management

Education

NMC Registered Mental Health Nurse

Job description

As a Bank Mental Health Nurse, your responsibilities will vary. You will work within a multi-disciplinary team carrying out comprehensive assessments, initiating and reviewing care plans, and developing treatment options.

Your key responsibilities include:

• Undertaking medication rounds, and assessing and treating patients who may have undergone traumatic experiences and may be distressed
• Assessing patients' health needs using an evidence-based framework and being able to risk assess using sound clinical knowledge
• Working with individuals providing advice, support, and information and managing a case load of patients
• Monitoring therapeutic responses to medication and potential side effects, liaising with prescribers as required
• Promoting best practice, clinical supervision, and evidence-based care

We offer a range of benefits, including:

• Discounts on shopping and leisure activities
• Support to grow in your role and continue your professional development
• 24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance when you need it

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• NMC Registered Mental Health Nurse
• Evidence of Continued Professional Development
• Experience of working with patients, face to face, who have complex mental health conditions
• Experience of psychosocial interventions, group work, and awareness of substance misuse

At Practice Plus Group, we make a real difference across over 53 prisons, young offenders, and immigration removal centres. We are the UK's leading independent provider of NHS services to over 40,000 patients in secure environments, always putting their needs first, regardless of their background.

Our core values include:

• Treating patients and each other as we would like to be treated
• Acting with integrity
• Embracing diversity
• Striving to do things better together

We are looking for caring, compassionate, but also driven professionals who can help us drive our vision for fair and inclusive healthcare access to all.

Hours: Monday - Friday, 8am - 4pm. Hourly Bank Rate: Weekday - £23.83, Weekends - £25.68, Bank Holidays - £30.82.

We will support you with a bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course, competency framework, regional and national career development opportunities, and our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs.

Candidates are required to have a legal right to work in the UK, and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or age.